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Are you ready to be part of a team that powers the nation? Join The Doe Run Company.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO. Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located athttp://sustainability.doerun.com/. 

The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Mine Superintendent to oversee all aspects of the mining process including safety and environmental compliance, cost effectiveness, and production efficiency. Help establish and meet targeted short and mid-range operational goals and budgets of the assigned site.  This position will be based out of our Brushy Creek Mine in Boss, MO.  

The work location may change as needed to support production and business needs within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri.

We Offer: 

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay. 
• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs. 
• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with management, peers, and relevant departments to establish short-term and long-term mine plans, strategies, and tactics.
• Work through front-line leaders to ensure operational goals are communicated and implemented effectively. Monitor success through reporting on a daily basis and address with front-line leaders on an ongoing basis.
• Work through front-line leaders to ensure performance management and employee development needs are addressed in a timely manner to meet the labor needs of assigned mine.
• Collaborate and communicate with the site team on a daily basis to address issues that will impact production or the mill.
• Complete the yearly budgeting process for the department, track results, and make adjustments as needed.
• Oversee state and federal mine inspections and complete necessary documentation for MSHA inspections. Respond to findings and strive to improve inspection results.
• Empower supervisors and other direct reports to maintain EHS (environmental, health, and safety) compliance by establishing expectations, and holding teams accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; evaluating employee performance via field and document audits; reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and participating in the continuous improvement in EHS performance through management systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years mine operations management experience and capital project management.
• MSHA certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), Budgeting (Adaptive), Invoicing/Accounts Payable (DataServ) HR Systems (UKG), Drafting (AutoCAD), I-Series (LIMS, ETMS), Tableau, and PeopleSoft.

• Extensive knowledge of and proven ability to adhere to MSHA mine safety regulations.
• Proven ability to employ mining best practices and adherence to safe practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Regularly uses a computer/tablet, phone/radio, and drive a personnel carrier. Rarely required to use powered or non-powered hand tools and loading/hauling equipment. Requires concentrated attention.
• Frequently required to work underground, work in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, exposed to vibration, wet, humid (non-weather) conditions. Rarely work in confined spaces and wear a respirator, work at heights of 4’ for more with fall protection. May be exposed to loud noise levels.
•  Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, drive, and use repetitive motion with wrist, hand, and/or fingers. Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time, rarely required to reach with hands/arms, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. Requires clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, and three-dimensional vision, ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Rarely required to lift 51+ pounds.

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.